Middletown
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Local offices in Middletown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Butler County United Way 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bc-unitedway.org
Housing help · County office
Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority
4110 Hamilton Middletown Road, Hamilton, OH 45011
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing in Middletown when applications are open.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlermetro.org
Utilities · City office
City of Middletown Water Services
One Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH 45042
Help here
- Water, sewer, and refuse billsPay your city water bill or ask about water, sewer, and refuse charges.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmiddletown.org
Local office · City office
City of Middletown
One Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH 45042
Help here
- City information and service requestsContact the city for general information or to report a local service need.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmiddletown.org
Library · Regional office
MidPointe Library Middletown
125 South Broad Street, Middletown, OH 45044
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use computers, and get help with research and learning.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on midpointelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Grounds
One Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH 45042
Help here
- Parks and recreationFind city parks, recreation spaces, and programs available to the community.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmiddletown.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Middletown first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center Food Pantry
Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center
20 miles from the center of Middletown420 W Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
- Fri9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on vicrc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Corpus Christi Pastoral Area Food Pantry
Corpus Christi Pastoral Area
20 miles from the center of Middletown2014 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tue6 PM to 7:30 PM
- Thu10 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People who live within the boundaries of the St. John Neumann, St. John the Baptist, or Corpus Christi parishes.
What to bring: Bring a current Ohio driver or non-driver photo ID, or a utility bill dated within 30 days.
Listed on theblessedtrinityfamily.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
SON Ministries
22 miles from the center of Middletown8871 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45251
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM; 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Who can come: People who meet the pantry's income rules and live in the Northwest Local School District or the North College Hill School District west of Hamilton Avenue.
What to bring: Bring photo ID and proof of residency dated within the last 30 days. Certify that gross household income is within the pantry's limit.
Listed on groesbeckchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Annette’s Café Community Meal
Cain
25 miles from the center of Middletown4234 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Monday at 3:30 pm
Who can come: Anyone. Meals are first-come, first-served and limited in quantity.
What to bring: No paperwork, documents, or registration needed.
Listed on caincincy.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Peace Potluck
Third Way Peace Fellowship
25 miles from the center of Middletown4234 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Hours
- Thu6 PM to 8 PM
Listed on caincincy.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Free Fridge
CAIN and Third Way Peace Fellowship
25 miles from the center of Middletown4234 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
24/7 access
Listed on caincincy.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Middletown
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Shared Harvest Foodbank
5901 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Supports to Encourage Low-income Families
415 S. Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH 45011
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Butler County
Middletown is in Butler County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Butler County Department of Job and Family Services
315 High St., 9th Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, and medical benefits and get help with other family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jfs.butlercountyohio.org
Child support · County office
Butler County Child Support Enforcement Agency
315 High St., 7th Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011
Help here
- Child supportGet help with child support orders, payments, and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csea.bcohio.us
Public health · County office
Butler County General Health District
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health services, clinics, and information about protecting your health.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.bcohio.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Butler County Law Library
123 N. Third St., 2nd Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011
Help here
- Legal researchUse legal reference materials to research Ohio laws and court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on juvenilejusticecenter.bcohio.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
4601 Malsbary Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind programs and services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Butler County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on help4seniors.org
Veterans · County office
Butler County Veterans Service Commission
315 High St., 1st Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help applying for veterans benefits and other services for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bcohio.gov
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Butler County United Way 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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